There is an ancient saying, famous among men, that thou shouldst not judge fully of a man's life before he dieth, whether it should be called blest or wretched.

If we always helped one another, no one would need luck.

To me no profitable speech sounds ill.

Man is not constituted to take pleasure in the same things always.

The tyrant is a child of Pride Who drinks from his sickening cup Recklessness and vanity, Until from his high crest headlong He plummets to the dust of hope.

Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.

What is to be taught I learn; what is to be discovered I seek; what is to be prayed for I sought from the gods.